#17: In Need of Approval
This story features a man who didn't bring his parents on the date but called his mother to request permission to watch an R-rated movie. While close relationships with parents can be commendable, it's understandable why the protagonist opted not to pursue a second date.
One of the perks of adulthood is the freedom to make decisions, like watching R-rated movies, without parental approval. So, when a 21-year-old ends a date because his mother doesn't allow him to watch a particular film, it comes across as peculiar.
